Since 1992, the Smokebrush Foundation for the Arts has produced and presented innovative arts experiences that foster curiosity and collaboration. Providing creative leadership and inspiring positive change in the Southern Colorado community and beyond. 



Rockledge Lodge

Smokebrush Farm

Red Crags Arts and Agriculture House

Onaledge Lodge

Ignite the Dancer Within: Odissi Dance, Bollywood, Zumba, and More

📅 Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 5—6pm
💵 $15 Drop-in
with Aurotejas Hemsell and Shakti Dance School

Red Crags Arts and Agriculture House
302 El Paso Boulevard, Manitou Springs, CO

Immerse yourself in a cultural fitness adventure with a series of invigorating classes led by the globally acclaimed dance artist AuroTejas Hemsell and presented by the Smokebrush Foundation.

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African Drumming Fundamentals
and Beyond

📆 Saturdays 11:00am—Noon
💵 $22 Drop-in
Weekly Class with Heidi Alina

Red Crags Arts and Agriculture House
302 El Paso Boulevard, Manitou Springs, CO

Join Heidi Alina, a top US female African drummer, for an empowering musical journey! Learn proper technique, explore unique rhythms, and experience the hidden benefits of African Drumming.

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Compost Workshop 2024

With Nat Stein, founder of Food To Power Compost and sustainable composting expert
📆 Saturday, April 6, 2024
⏰ 1:00pm—4:00pm
$15 per person
Composting doesn’t stink: learn how to manage piles at home or in the garden. Dig a little deeper into the art and science of composting with Nat!
⛰ Learn to… Build a healthy compost pile
🌱 Craft the perfect compost recipe
🌿 Source the best feedstocks
🧐 Monitor and interpret pile conditions
🔄 Rehabilitate stagnant or anaerobic piles
💨 Explore different methods of aeration—and more!

Smokebrush Farm
328 El Paso Boulevard, Manitou Springs, CO

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EarthSkills Spring Symposium

Presented By Wild Origins & Feral Solstice Projects
📆 Sunday, April 7, 2024
⏰ 11:00am—2:00pm
$5 – $15 Donation
Sign Ups NOT Required—Join Us!
Join us for the 2024 EarthSkills Spring Symposium! Witness EarthSkills demonstrations, meet the crew, and discover the exciting workshops lined up for this year! Celebrate the arrival of spring by connecting with nature and learning ancient living skills. This is your chance to rediscover your primal instincts and learn abilities which have sustained humanity for generations.

Red Crags Arts and Agriculture House
302 El Paso Boulevard, Manitou Springs, CO


EarthSkills Workshop: Fiber and Cordage

Presented By Wild Origins & Feral Solstice Projects
📆 Sunday, April 14, 2024
⏰ 11:00am—2:00pm
$5 – $15 Donation
Sign Ups NOT Required—Join Us!
Learn the basics of fiber processing through cordage making, an essential for making tools, shelter, and clothing from the earth.

Red Crags Arts and Agriculture House
302 El Paso Boulevard, Manitou Springs, CO


EarthSkills Workshop: Stone and Bone Tools

Presented By Wild Origins & Feral Solstice Projects
📆 Sunday, April 21, 2024
⏰ 11:00am—2:00pm
$5 – $15 Donation
Sign Ups NOT Required—Join Us!
Dive into the art of crafting tools from materials such bone and stone all stemming from the simplest of measures – a sharp edge.

Red Crags Arts and Agriculture House
302 El Paso Boulevard, Manitou Springs, CO


EarthSkills Workshop: Firebuilding

Presented By Wild Origins & Feral Solstice Projects
📆 Sunday, April 28, 2024
⏰ 11:00am—2:00pm
$5 – $15 Donation
Sign Ups NOT Required—Join Us!
Ignite your instincts & get a work out as we tap into the age old skill of firebuilding, a cornerstone of surviving & thriving.

Red Crags Arts and Agriculture House
302 El Paso Boulevard, Manitou Springs, CO


15th Annual MeadowGrass Music Festival

📆 Friday, May 24 — Sunday, May 26, 2024
https://rockymountainhighway.org/meadowgrass/
Join us for the MeadowGrass Music Festival, an unparalleled musical experience set against the stunning backdrop of the Pikes Peak region. From May 24th to 26th, immerse yourself in world-class talent alongside local performers, embracing a family-friendly atmosphere with activities for all ages. Enjoy guided hikes, yoga sessions, late-night shows, and more. This year features the 6th Annual MeadowGrass Beer Festival and the 4th Annual Steve Harris Songwriter of the Year Contest. Indulge in diverse culinary offerings and retail treasures, all amidst the enchanting landscape of forests and canyons. Just 60 minutes from Denver and 30 minutes from downtown Colorado Springs, MeadowGrass awaits as the ultimate summer kickoff.


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